Crime & Disorder Act 1998
The legislation
The Crime and Disorder Act received Royal Assent on Friday 31st July 1998.
The Act
The Crime & Disorder Act 1998 is available on the HMSO Website.
Introductory Guide
The Introductory Guide to the Crime and Disorder Act. published by the Home Office in 1998 provided clear and simple information about the provisions of the Act. It was intended as a useful introductory guide for the authorities and agencies involved in the implementation of the Act.
Note: The guide cannot be taken as an authoritative legal interpretation of the Act’s provisions.
A Welsh language version is also available
Supporting Orders
The following are available on the HMSO website:
The Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) Order 1998: SI 1998 No. 2452
The Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) (Amendment) Order 1998: SI 1998 No. 2513
The Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) (Amendment) Order 1999: SI 1999 No. 483
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1998 : SI 1998 No. 1883 (C. 40)
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1998 : SI 1998 No. 2327 (C. 53)
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 1998: SI 1998 No. 2412 (C. 55)
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Commencement No. 3 and Appointed Day) Order 1998 : SI 1998 No. 3263 (C. 82)
The Home Office website contains information about Home Office circulars and guidance on the Crime & Disorder Act. Click here
A review of the Act began in late 2004. Find out more about the review of the Crime & Disorder Act.
Last update: Tuesday, October 21, 2008